Graduation/Update

Ok so BOTH Chris and I graduated this weekend!

It was such a bittersweet feeling. BYU has been so good to us but at the same time we are ready for the next step in our life. We had a wonderful time with both my family and Chris' family. We are so grateful for all who came to celebrate with us and those who have given us SO much support along the way.

I don't have any pictures yet because my parents took all the pictures, so as soon as they send them to me I will post them.

...So many of you might be thinking "so what is Chris and Amanda's next step in life?" Well let me tell you.

Back in about February Chris realized that his path to being a podiatrist wasn't for him. It no longer seemed like the right fit for him, or really for our family. All I know is that I am SOOO thankful that he figured it out before we moved far, far away and spend tons of money! So poor Chris was back to square one. He didn't have a clue what he wanted to be when he grew up! One thing he knew is that he wanted to get more education. Finally after much thought, he study and consideration Chris realized that an MPA (Master of Public Administration) would be a GREAT fit for him. Now you may be asking the same question that I had when he made this decision..."what can you do with a MPA?". Well it really gears you to either work in a city management/ government position or work for such things as non-profit organizations. Chris' ultimate goal would be to work in a management position at a non-profit.

So Chris applied to:
Seattle University
Cal Poly-Pomona
Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo
Cal State- Long Beach
Cal State- Fullerton

As for me I am just looking for teaching jobs in all of these areas and am currently working on getting certified to teach in both CA and WA. I might have to substitute for a year to get my foot in the door, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

We hope that we will find out by the end of May which direction we are headed. Then both our dear parents have offered to let us shack up with them through the summer til we can get our feet on the ground. This is such an exciting (but stressful) time of life!

WISH US LUCK!!!!